‘Is He Dead?’ brought to life as One-Act play March 10
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2011
Theater Director Cay Billingsley stands on a chair as a group of students rearrange furniture and decorations on the stage under her instruction. “You have 45 seconds, maybe, to do all this and get off the stage,” Billingsley tells the students. “Not a second over. I don’t care if the table disassembles... Read more »
Digital Age keeps local ties informed with family in Egypt
Natalie Phillips, Managing Editor
February 24, 2011
Growing up in this fast-paced, tech-savvy generation, students have become attached to the internet, almost ‘addicted’ to social networking. Now imagine having your Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social sites blocked by the United States government because of political turmoil. That... Read more »
Sick Puppies spreading aided by YouTube
Meghan McDaniel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Sick Puppies are an Australian Band making its way to the top not only in Australia but also in the U.S. After the sick puppies got signed they made their own video independently to get their first single “All the Same” noticed.The video of their first single got 43 million views on YouTube alone... Read more »
LISD employees offered ‘resignation incentive’
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2011
In order to allow additional time to plan staffing for the 2011-2012 school year, the school board approved Thursday a resignation incentive for LISD faculty and staff members. Superintendent Roy Knight said the incentive is a result of the expected “monstrous” budget cuts from the legislation session... Read more »
A memorable prom isn’t dictated by the theme
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2011
Students have been complaining about the Western “Denim and Diamonds” theme for this year’s prom, which is April 9. Although naturally not everyone will like any prom theme, some of the criticisms of the Western theme are unwarranted. The Western theme is undeniably different. Plenty of students... Read more »
Robotics Team ahead of building schedule
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2011
The Robotics Team is on track to complete their robot this year faster than they ever have. Senior Kaitlyn Rendon, one of the Robotics captains, said that in previous years, the team worked on the robot until the day they were required to turn it in to the tournament. “Last year, we actually worked... Read more »
New booster club sets organizational meeting
Sophia Humphreys, Staff Writer
February 18, 2011
The Lufkin High School Journalism Booster Club, the “J-Boosters,” are preparing for their charter meeting 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the LHS library where they will establish fund raisers for the booster and elect officers for the board. Panther Growls Adviser Mike Zimmerman says that the purpose of the booster... Read more »
Swim records set at regional meet
Natalie Phillips, Managing Editor
February 17, 2011
Two school records were recently set by Dylan Johnson and Haegen Spring at the Class 5A Region II swim meet held in Conroe. Johnson broke the previous boys’ 100-meter freestyle record held by Andrew Kirby’s 50.15 set in 2008, with a new time of 49.10 and with his time was able to qualify for finals.... Read more »
Western theme for prom not the best idea
Natalie Phillips, Managing Editor
February 17, 2011
Cowboy hats, sun dresses, boots, and denim aren’t usually associated with a high school prom, but that’s exactly what’s in store for all who plan on attending the LHS prom in April. The western style prom was selected by the Student Council and has raised several differing opinions about such a... Read more »
My Asian Valentine
Ceejae Molina, Staff Writer
February 14, 2011
Feb. 14 is known around the world as a day devoted to love, writing poems to our school crushes, exchanging Valentine cards in class or buying red roses for our loved one. Across the seas, in Asia some countries celebrate Valentine’s day in a slightly different way. Countries like Japan or South Korea... Read more »
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